Australian Education Showcase held in Mumbai
Australian excellence in education and the opportunity to build global careers through Australian education was showcased at the Australian Education Fair organised as part of the “Australian Education Excellence Showcase 2011” education fair series in Mumbai recently. Organised by the Australian government, the education fair in India showcased the quality, innovation and leadership of Australian education and also drove away the fears about security, which was a major issue for Indian students.
The education fair was kicked off on February 16, in eight cities across India including New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Kochi and Chennai. Speaking about the ''Australian Education Excellence Showcase 2011'' education fair series, Peter Linford, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner South Asia, Australian Trade Commissioner, said Australian education has a strong international reputation for excellence and quality education across universities, schools and vocational institutions. Students can be assured that their Australian education experience will give them a sound foundation and competitive edge to be successful in the modern world. “More than half a million international students choose to study in Australia every year. Widely recognised across the world, an Australian qualification is a significant step towards a global career, recognised in more than 21 countries, including in India,” he stated.
Michael Carter, Consul Commercial, Australian Trade Commission, informed, “Australia is a least-crime prone country and it is one of the safest countries for foreign students. He added that more than 80,000 students from India have enrolled in Australia in 2010. Academic programmes on business management, information technology, engineering, science and hospitality are preferred coursework by Indian students in the higher education sector in Australia.
There has been a growing trend of Indian students involved in research programmes and doctoral degrees reflecting the culture of innovation and the high standards in education in Australia.
The showcase featured senior representatives and faculties from over 20 leading educational institutions from Australia, including the University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, Curtin University and RMIT.
The information sessions during the fair focussed on:
- International students experience in Australia
- Australian innovations
- Australia and India education partnerships and collaboration in world - leading research
- Australian education scholarships for Indian students
- Student life & living in Australia
An exclusive session on global careers and the role of an Australian education towards building a global career was also organised as part of the information sessions.
The education fair presented a unique opportunity for prospective students to interact directly with university representatives, faculty, alumni and scholarship recipients from Australian Universities & educational institutions.
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